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Dianthos
Powder of Rosemary Compound

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Nicholas Myrepsus

Herb Name
Rosemary flower
Rose

Violet flower
Licorice

Clove
Indian Spikenard
Nutmeg
Galangal
Cinnamon
Ginger
Mace
Zedoary
Aloeswood
Cardamon
Dill seed
Aniseed

Latin
Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosa gallica

Viola odorata
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Eugenia caryophyllus
Nardostachys jatamansi
Myristica fragrans
Alpina o
fficinarum
Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Zingiber o
fficinalis
Myristica fragrans
Curcuma zedoaria
Aquillaria agallocha
Elettaria cardamomum
Anethum graveolens
Pimpinella anisum

Amount
1 oz.

6 drams ea.












4 scruples ea.

Preparation:
Powder.
With 8–12 oz. of Sugar it may be made into Tablets, or it was made into an Electuary with clari
fied Honey (2 1⁄2–3 times its weight).


Function:
Strengthens the Stomach and Heart, Benefits Brain, Clears Melancholy

Use:
1. Palpitations
2. Arrhythmias
3. Fainting
4. Vertigo
5. Migraine

6. Epilepsy
7. Paralysis
8. Hyper-emotionalism
9. Sadness, Melancholy
10. Mental Dullness and Poor Mental Function
11. Stupidity; ‘di
fficulties of Comprehension and Imagination’
12. Promotes Joy and Happiness
13. Indigestion, Poor or Weak Digestion
14. Increases Sperm
15. "Strengthens those recovering from illness in a wonderful way" (Nicholas, Antidotarium)


Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram, taken in honey, taken in the morning and at noon, with water if there is Heat, otherwise with wine.
2 drams of the Electuary


Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
1. Renodeus listed Lavender for Spikenard.

Similar Formulas:
Diagalanga (Powder of Galangal Compound) (Mesue)
Diacinnmonum (Powder of Cinnamon)

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‘It strengthens the Heart and helps the passions thereof, it causes a joyful and cheerful Mind, and strengthens such as have been weakened by Long Sickness, it strengthens cold Stomachs, and helps digestion notably’. (Culpeper)
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